Tim Curry has died
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Tim Curry, iconic actor of stage and screen, dies at age 80.
Tim Curry, best known for his flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died aged 80 at his home in Los Angeles. His long career spanned stage (original West End Hair, Broadway's Amadeus and Spamalot), film (Legend as the Lord of Darkness, Clue, Home Alone 2, Muppet Treasure Island), and TV (Pennywise in Stephen King's It, The Colour of Magic).
He suffered a stroke in 2012 that left him with mobility and memory issues, but continued acting and published a memoir, Vagabond, in 2025. He said, "I've had the opportunities... and I'm still showing up."
What commenters are saying
Commenters express deep sadness and tribute, remembering Curry's wide range from Rocky Horror to Command & Conquer. Many highlight his performance in Clue as a favorite, with a fondness for his Muppet Treasure Island role and the behind-the-scenes rapport with the puppets. Some cite his role as Trymon in The Colour of Magic. One anecdote recalls encountering him on the London Tube. A few observe a "three famous people" pattern, mentioning Dolly Parton and Hayden Panettiere as earlier deaths.
A notable exchange corrects a popular meme: Curry himself denied he acted like a Muppet, stating he saw the Muppets as real actors. Another comment analyzes his varied roles as a mark of his skill.